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Serving the Children of the World

New Member Orientation

Kiwanis Club of Griffin

KiwanisInternational


New members you are already members of Kiwanis.

We want you to be KIWANIANS, not just members.




The Difference is Involvement


Participation:

•We need your participation•Your participation will make a difference•Kiwanis is about…

– HAVING FUN– BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS– CHANGING LIVES




Everyone is equal in Kiwanis – We use First Names to address members


Objective: To give you a good knowledge of Kiwanis.

• International•Georgia District•Division 2•Kiwanis Club of Griffin

– Club finances– Fund raising projects



Purpose: To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide.

Defining Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers Statement Dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.



Membership Status

• In North America, for every 1,000 people there are

• 19 children under the age of 6 living in poverty.• In North America, for every 1,000 people there is • 1 Kiwanian•There is a great need. • Thank you for being a part of the solution!


• Founded in 1915 in Detroit

• Community service became organization’s focus

• 7,231 Kiwanis clubs in 81 countries

• The organization’s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Governed by a 19 member International Board with International President serving as CEO

Kiwanis International


• Provides club support material

• Conducts an annual convention in a selected city

• Members receive Kiwanis magazine ten times a year

• Motto: “Serving the Children of the World”

• 100th Anniversary in 2015

Kiwanis International


Organization Structure

Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees.Our Georgia District is 1 of 53 districts in

Kiwanis International.

Our Division is one of 18 divisions in the Georgia District.

Our Club is one of 11 clubs in Division 2.Size and structure often dictate the number of officers.


• Kiwanis came to Georgia in 1918 via Atlanta club

• Currently serves through more than 140 clubs

• Headquarters located in Macon, Georgia

• Governed by the Board of Trustees which includes the governor, governor-elect, immediate past governor, secretary treasurer, 18 lieutenant governors and district chairs

Kiwanis Georgia District


• Conducts two training conferences and annual convention in a selected city within Georgia

• Members receive Georgia Kiwanian newspaper ten times a year

Kiwanis Georgia District



Purpose of Divisions:

Basically to promote growth and retention in Georgia District

Develop projects that showcase Kiwanis



Kiwanis International, Georgia District, Division 2 Clubs are:

Barnesville

Columbus

Golden K Columbus

Greater Columbus

Griffin

LaGrange

Manchester

North Columbus

Pike County

Spalding County

Thomaston



Division Lieutenant Governor:•Must have served as club President or Secretary

•Responsible for supervising health and wellbeing of each club “Sort of a Cheerleader”

•Works closely with Georgia Governor to promote his/her initiatives within our Division

•Lt. Governor’s position is rotated among clubs.



Division Council:

The Division Council involves a periodic meeting with the Leadership of all clubs, especially club Presidents and Secretaries.


About Our Club

•Charter date: June 6, 1940•Charter members: 29

•Present members: 118•Meeting day, time, and place: Wednesday, 12 noon, Kiwanis of Griffin Center, 1025 South Hill St., Griffin, GA 30224•Opened with pledge, singing and prayer


Club Bylaws

•Parameters of Membership•Parameters of Board Decisions•Organization of Committees•Club Meeting Guidelines•Guidelines for Nomination of Officers•Financial Requirements


Our Club Officers

President: Johnie McDaniel

Vice President: Lee Howell

Immediate Past President: Steve Trawick

President-elect: Willie Henley

Secretary: L. V. Skipper

Treasurer: Cary Pope


Our Club Board of Directors

• Consists of the Officers and Seven (7) Elected Directors who are:

•Rosa Blanks•David Painter•Rita Cavanaugh•Amy Dunham•Carole Painter•Jonathan Swatts•Jesse Pugh


Board of Directors Meeting

Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration.

Day: First Tuesday of the monthTime: 6:00 p.m.Location: Kiwanis of Griffin Center


Club Administration

Our club membership votes on:•Election of club officers and directors•Amendments to club bylaws

The Board of Directors•Determines club policies•Approves club projects•Approves and controls club budget•Manages the club


Club Administration

Nominating Committee:The President appoints a nominating committee who presents a slate of candidates to the membership

Floor Nominations:These can be made after the nominating committee reports their slate to the President and members.


Club Administration

Election of Club Officers and Directors :

All Officers and Directors are elected at the club’s annual meeting (usually in April) by the membership.

The Club Secretary is elected by the New President and New Board of Directors one week later.


Communication

• Club Meetings• Club Bulletin: The KoG Wheel• Board Meetings• Division Newsletters• KIWANIS Magazine• Kiwanis Web site: www.Kiwanis.org• Kiwanis Club of Griffin Web site:

www.KiwanisofGriffin.com• Membership Roster• Facebook page


Communication

Membership Roster• Printed and passed out at the beginning of

each administrative year. As you will note, there is information and a picture of each member. It also contains the Bylaws of the Club and Fair Board. Information concerning members and the responsibilities of club officers and directors, etc.


Club Committees

• Community Service• Youth Services• Sponsored Youth• Major Emphasis• Membership Growth and Education• Club Administration • Public Relations• Finance and Fund Raising


Club Committees

Community Service

•Special Projects

•Agriculture & Conservation

•Human & Spiritual Values


Club Committees

Youth Services

•Art & Talent Contests

•Boys & Girls

•Kiwanis Kids League

•Scouting

•Wm. A Gregory Scholarship


Club Committees

Sponsored Youth

•K-Kids

•Builders Club

•Key Club


Club Committees

Major Emphasis

• “YOUNG CHILDREN: PRIORITY ONE”


Club Committees

Membership Growth and Education

• Education, Orientation & Retention

•Membership Growth


Club Committees

Club Administration

•Reception•House•Program & Music•Special Events/Hospitality•Inter-Club•Laws & Regulations•Attendance


Club Committees

Public Relations

•Bulletin

•Club Directory

•International Relations

•Publicity


Club Committees

Finance and Fund Raising

•Finance & Budget

•Pancake Day

•Kiwanis Fair Association


Inter-Club

Inter-Club meetings are when 4 or more club members, or 2 members and 2 sponsored club members (Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids) visit one of the clubs in or out of our Division or an International Convention. This earns points towards an outstanding Kiwanian Status for members attending. They may also be used for make-up meetings.


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair

– 9 day event

– Dates of this year’s Fair is: October 9th through 17th

•Brief History of the Fair


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair task to be performed by members:

– Parking – with Police help

– Ticket selling and take up

– Food Booth


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair:– Special Ride and Mega Tickets– Stage Entertainment– Art Show– Needlework – handled by Kiwanannes


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair:

– Canning – handled by Spalding County Extension

– 4-H Exhibits handled by Spalding and Pike Extension

– Commercial Exhibits– Information Exhibits


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair:– All members are expected to work at least

14 hours – Each member will receive 2 parking passes

and official ribbons for family admission


Fundraising

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair:

•Fair Funds all KOG Service Projects•Remember – Kiwanis is a service organization.•KOG is THE Service Club in Griffin


Fundraising

Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day

•Chairmen Brad Glass and Terry Adair– Purpose: To raise funds for College

Scholarships for Local High School Students.

– Held at Kiwanis of Griffin Center– On the 2nd Saturday in February


Fundraising


– Pancake Day was started in 1958 by then President George Gaissert

– Started to Assist Local School Programs– Later changed to scholarship fund


Fundraising

Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day•Pancake Day was first held at the Rural Urban

Center– About 1973 it was moved to Griffin High School.

They had a snow storm on the first day – but had a big turnout anyway

– It was held at Taylor Street Middle School and Spalding High School for several years

– It is now being held at our Kiwanis of Griffin Center


Fundraising


•Planning and work starts in December – Planning and work continues until Pancake

Day– Setup on Friday before


Fundraising


•Expenses are about $4500 each year for:– Purchase Food– Purchase Supplies– Advertisement on Radio and Newspaper

•All expenses are paid by proceeds from the Fair

•All Ticket Sales go to scholarship fund


Fundraising


– Each Kiwanis Member is:• Expected to work 3 hours each Pancake

Day• To be responsible for 8 Pancake Tickets• You will receive your tickets and they will

be billed on your January Invoice


Fundraising


– Some Information:• We will use about 900 lbs of Sausage (6000

patties)• We will use about 550 lbs of Pancake Mix

(7500-8000 Pancakes)• We will use about 45 gallons of Maple Syrup


Club Initiation Fee $80.00On a graduated scale

Where my Initiation Fee goes:

• Kiwanis International: $ 50.00

• Georgia District: $ 30.00


Club Dues $150.00 per Quarter and are payable in advance.

MealsInternational and District Dues

• Kiwanis International Dues• Kiwanis Magazine • Liability Insurance: • District Dues•Georgia Kiwanis Newspaper


Fiscal Year

•The Kiwanis Fiscal Year is October 1st – September 30th

•Fair Association Fiscal Year is January 1st – December 31st


Finances/Budgeting

•Administrative Account– Income from club dues, meal charges, new

member fees. Account is used for club administration and meals.


Finances/Budgeting

•Service Account– Income from public fund-raising projects

or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club. Income from the Fair and Pancake Day. The Fair income is used to fund community projects. Pancake Day income is used for scholarships.


Finances/Budgeting

•Fair Association Account– Income is from Ticket Sales, Food Booth,

Booth Rentals, and the Carnival. – It is used for the Fair Expenses, Office

Expenses and for the Service Account.


Finances/Budgeting

•Foundations– Base Foundation – Used for donations to the

Kiwanis Club. This fund is in CDs and Interest Accrued above $100,000.00 may be used for Charitable Purposes.

– Fair Association Foundation – Donations to this fund is from the yearly fair. This fund is set aside to be used for fairground improvements.


Finances/Budgeting

•Budgets

– Administration

– Service

– Fair Association


Service Projects

Kiwanis One Day

–Kiwanis International day of service –It is observed in early April–Hands on project to assist local organizations that relate to children


Conventions

The Annual Kiwanis International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship.

The District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend.

The District Midyear Conference gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics.


Service Leadership Programs

• Empowering teens:– Builders Club– Key Club

International– Key Leader

• Equipping Adults for Leadership:– Circle K International– Aktion Club

• Enriching young students:Kiwanis Kids– K-Kids


Kiwanis

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU…


What we ask of You…

•Attend meetings regularly•Attend at least one Board of Directors meeting•Attend one Inter-Club meeting•Attend a Training Conference•Participate on a Committee•Participate in our Fund Raiser•If possible, attend a District and/or International Convention•Involvement makes you a KIWANIAN.


Membership Benefits

• Change children’s lives• Improve the community and the world • Build friendships• Enhance leadership skills• Develop business contacts• Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications• Enjoy discounts and promotions.• Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects


Questions?

What questions do you have?


Thank You !

And we will see you at the next meeting…

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